Not a full review, that one is coming still. I heart SM and fell in love with Callie and the rest of her Love by the Numbers series so I was really, rNot a full review, that one is coming still. I heart SM and fell in love with Callie and the rest of her Love by the Numbers series so I was really, really, really looking forward to reading her latest. I gave it 4 stars, but in all honesty, if it weren't for Penelope, it would get a star less. I knew who Bourne was supposed to be and why he is the way he is, so I was waiting for that turnaround ... those moments for me to see his character redeemed, but it was a bit of too-little-too-late when he had his epiphany ... I wanted more from Bourne, I wanted him to deliver so badly, because I wanted that HEA with Penny.

There were moments, to be sure, and how I wish Bourne was allowed to shine in more moments like those; still, I have high hopes for this couple, haha. Loved the letters, the charades, the skating, the conversations (actual-like). Loved it when they let their passions and hearts rule over anything else. Also? The scene with all four rogues, I enjoyed that quite a bit. So, I guess I'll say this. I love Ms MacLean and I'm still looking forward to the next in the series. Despite some of its shortcomings, I enjoyed reading this story (another sleepless night spent reading in one go, ha), and I keep falling in love with her girls, heroines like Callie and Penelope who are courageous, compassionate, and kind. Ladies who, after discovering that the lives they've been living do not satisfy them anymore, don't just stand idly by and let life happen and simply endure. They fight, they choose, and they love.

This book, I can just forever keep it close to my heart. I can't even form the words for a review. The Rake and the Reformer. I laughed, I cried, thenThis book, I can just forever keep it close to my heart. I can't even form the words for a review. The Rake and the Reformer. I laughed, I cried, then I laughed AND cried some more. So much love.

My heart is so full from reading about these two incredible individuals who defied their situations by not letting circumstances, actions, and reactions define who they are. I reveled in the respect, and the friendship, and all the familial and romantic love found in this story. I loved every moment and I'm so glad I read this jewel.

If I only had one word to use for this awesomely delicious adventure, it would be 'revelatory'. I've caught myself surprised numerous times in my readIf I only had one word to use for this awesomely delicious adventure, it would be 'revelatory'. I've caught myself surprised numerous times in my reading, which, needless to say, is thoroughly wonderful and satisfying. I was already more than halfway in lustlove with Colin and I already held Minerva dear, dear to my heart in ANTS, but AWTBW elevated that love for them to new heights.

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Seeing these two lose their equilibrium as they discover and explore the truths uncovered about each other made my heart ache. We are treated to see beyond the façade, and suddenly I was seeing the imperfections and/or insecurities they attempt to amend, and there they were, authentic and heartrendingly real.

I love Colin for all his good intentions and fierce protectiveness and genuine affection for M, and I love Minerva for her bravery and fierce loyalty and for allowing herself to live her life for herself. Oh, these two. They may have seemed to be an unlikely pair in the beginning, but discerning minds know it is no coincidence that these two people gravitated towards each other; theirs is a cleverly matched alliance formed in the beginning, turned to a deeply loving allegiance that can't be shaken in the end. I'm so glad to partake in this grand adventure to see two genuinely beautiful people flourish and shine, as individuals and as partners.

A Week To Be Wicked is the second book in the Spindle Cove series, and it will be out on March 27, 2012. I've already pre-ordered my copy, but I've been very fortunate to have been given early access to the book via Edelweiss.

The third, A Lady by Midnight, will be out this September. I've been waiting for their story too, since ANTS. Heh.:D["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>...more